All we wanted was delicious, healthy, sustainable food...

In 2004, Remco and Gustavo, the two founders of SOIL, lived on the San Francisco bay, just a few blocks from Chez Panisse - the world-famous restaurant that spearheaded the local and seasonal movement. We both fell for this new, sustainable California kitchen: delicious, seasonal food made with the freshest ingredients, sourced as locally as possible.

Twelve years later, now in Amsterdam, we kept wondering where to find similar food. Healthy yet delicious, sustainable without lectures. No dogmas. Where the food makes you happy, not feel guilty for whatever reason.

SOIL was born out of a very personal need and a desire to share this same appreciation for great quality food with as many people as possible.

Meet the Founders

Gustavo Bottino

Over the past few years I got increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of what we eat, in particular, animal proteins. But as someone who grew up around meat I just wasn't willing to give up on tasty food.

Preparing plant-based meals at home was easy. But out on the streets, it was a completely different story. I quickly got tired of the all-too-similar alternatives available and thought other people could have the same problem.

​We racked our brains for a year to find a solution to this problem. We came up with SOIL. A casual and friendly place where you can go for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just for a borrel and everything is fundamentally delicious but guilt-free, local, seasonal and sustainable. And high-quality animal protein is optionally available.

​Feel free to drop me a line to let me know what you think gustavo.bottino@oursoil.co

Remco Groeneveld

We want to prove delicious food can also be healthy, balanced, full of natural flavors and doesn't need artificial additives. We want to prove we can do it all honestly, without false claims. With an eye on the food facts, not just following the latest food fad.

​I' ve spent the last 10 years as a road warrior eating out almost every day and found it incredibly hard to find found that is both healthy and tasty. I also was not satisfied with the time it usually takes to have a meal served and paid. Apart from healthy and delicious food we want SOIL to also have fast service in a hospitable environment where everyone can leave quickly but is welcome to stay as long as they want.

Of course with your bowl you should be able to have a great drink. Wine, beer, tea and coffee, ours are all carefully selected and sourced as locally as possible. Proost!